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CHOCOLATE AMARETTI CAKE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9-inch springform pan the nonstick spray. Refrigerate. Microwave the chocolate until melted and smooth, stirring every 20 seconds, for about 1 minute.
- Combine the almonds and cookies in processor. Pulse until the almonds and cookies are finely ground. Transfer the nut mixture to a medium bowl. Add the butter and sugar to the processor and blend until creamy and smooth. Add the grated orange peel and pulse briefly, until incorporated. Add the eggs 1 at a time. Blend until the eggs are incorporated. Clean the sides of the mixing bowl and blend again. Add the nut mixture and melted chocolate. Pulse until blended. Clean the sides of the bowl. Blend again.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the center puffs and a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a platter. Sift the cocoa powder over and serve.
CHOCOLATE AMARETTI
These classic almond paste cookies are like ones you'd find in an Italian bakery. My husband and children are always excited when I include these goodies in my holiday baking lineup. —Kathy Long, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Crumble almond paste into a food processor; add sugar and pulse until evenly combined. Add egg whites and process until incorporated. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Sift together confectioners' sugar and cocoa; gradually add to almond mixture and mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° until tops are cracked, 17-20 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or higher.
- If you don't have amaretti biscuits, you can use crushed almond cookies or biscotti.
- To make sure the cake is cooked through, insert a skewer into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
- For a smooth and creamy frosting, make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before you start mixing.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can spread the frosting on the cake with a spatula.
- Decorate the cake with chocolate shavings, crushed amaretti biscuits, or fresh berries.
Conclusion:
This chocolate amaretti cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. With its rich chocolate flavor, crunchy amaretti biscuits, and creamy frosting, this cake is perfect for any special occasion.
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